Points to Inches Converter
Quick answer: To convert points to inches, multiply by 0.01388889. For example, 10 pt is 0.1388889 in. One point equals 0.01388889 in.
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Use the Points to Inches Converter
Points to Inches formula and what each symbol means
in = pt × 0.01388889
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pt | Point |
| in | Inch |
Points to Inches examples
1 pt
1 pt × 0.01388889 = 0.01388889 in.
10 pt
10 pt × 0.01388889 = 0.1388889 in.
100 pt
100 pt × 0.01388889 = 1.388889 in.
Points compared with Inches
One in is 72 times as large as one pt, so your number gets smaller when you convert points to inches and bigger when you convert back. If the answer is not smaller than what you typed, you multiplied instead of dividing.
About points and inches
Point (pt): The CSS and desktop-publishing point, exactly 1/72 inch. Inch (in): The international inch, exactly 2.54 centimetres.
How to calculate Points to Inches step by step
- Enter the value in pt (the starting unit).
- Multiply by 0.01388889, because 1 pt = 0.01388889 in.
- The product is the value in in. To go back, divide by 0.01388889 or multiply by 72.
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How to read your Points to Inches result
Quick estimate: multiply by about 0.014 to get inches from points; this is within 0.8% of the exact factor. In CSS, one inch is exactly 96 pixels, 72 points and 6 picas.
| POINTS | INCHES |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.01388889 |
| 2 | 0.02777778 |
| 5 | 0.06944444 |
| 10 | 0.1388889 |
| 20 | 0.2777778 |
| 50 | 0.6944444 |
| 100 | 1.388889 |
| 1,000 | 13.88889 |
Inches to Points: quick table
| INCHES | POINTS |
|---|---|
| 1 | 72 |
| 5 | 360 |
| 10 | 720 |
| 25 | 1,800 |
| 50 | 3,600 |
| 100 | 7,200 |
| 250 | 18,000 |
| 500 | 36,000 |
Common mistakes when calculating Points to Inches
- Mixing the CSS point (1/72 in) with older printer point definitions.
- Dividing when you should multiply: from pt to in multiply by 0.01388889; from in to pt divide by 0.01388889.
Points to Inches FAQ
How many in are in 1 pt?
1 pt equals 0.01388889 in.
How many pt are in 1 in?
1 in equals 72 pt.
Is 1 pt = 0.01388889 in an exact conversion?
The factor is shown rounded to 7 significant figures (0.01388889). The calculator above uses more digits.
What is a point (pt)?
The CSS and desktop-publishing point, exactly 1/72 inch.
How can I estimate points to inches in my head?
Quick estimate: multiply by about 0.014 to get inches from points; this is within 0.8% of the exact factor.
What is 15 pt in inches?
15 pt = 0.2083333 in (since 15 × 0.01388889).
What is 75 pt in inches?
75 pt = 1.041667 in (since 75 × 0.01388889).
What is 300 pt in inches?
300 pt = 4.166667 in (since 300 × 0.01388889).
How many decimals should I keep when converting pt to in?
Match the precision of your original measurement. For example, 0.1388889 in rounds to 0.139 in at 3 significant figures; keep more digits only for engineering or scientific work.
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Method, review and disclaimer
Edited by: Hemant Kumar and Anjita Rai, founders of ToolsVault (SEO and content professional, not a licensed adviser). Method: this tool runs in your browser using the formula shown on this page; the numbers you enter are not sent to our servers. Sources: W3C CSS Values and Units: absolute lengths (1in = 96px = 72pt = 6pc)